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Hardy, Thomas
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles. London: Macmillan, 1926
4to (11 x 7 1/2 in.; 280 x 190 mm, largely unopened). Illustrated with 41 wood engravings by Vivien Gribble, folding map of Wessex by Emery Walker. Publisher's vellum-backed marbled boards. Publisher's printed dust jacket; two minor tears without loss. In a dark blue half morocco slipcase.
4to (11 x 7 1/2 in.; 280 x 190 mm, largely unopened). Illustrated with 41 wood engravings by Vivien Gribble, folding map of Wessex by Emery Walker. Publisher's vellum-backed marbled boards. Publisher's printed dust jacket; two minor tears without loss. In a dark blue half morocco slipcase.
Literature
Purdy, p. 77
Condition
Publisher's printed dust jacket; two minor tears without loss.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Limited edition, one of 325 numbered copies, signed by Hardy.